Chapter 1 EMP

The EMP’s e-sports platform had subtle color differences in its two modes. The virtual mode was primarily for entertainment, so the mecha colors were brighter and more eye-catching. In all of Mu Ou’s (Puppet) matches, his mecha's color tone was slightly different from his opponents', more like the color tone of the real mode.

At first, Zhuang Zhou ridiculed himself, thinking it was impossible and illogical. Were there masochists in this world?

But after following him for over half a year, he realized it wasn't an illusion. The other party genuinely had a color difference, meaning someone was using the real mode to play the virtual mode?

He tried it once and almost threw up. Although he wasn't at the level of the mecha department, he was still considered a master in the virtual world. This switch felt like the end of the world.

Using the real mode to play the virtual mode, what kind of lunatic was this?

What was the motive?

Something abnormal must be a sign of something fishy. At that moment, Zhuang Zhou's blood was almost boiling. This Mu Ou (Puppet) definitely had a problem.

So he believed that one day Mu Ou (Puppet) would return to the real mode. What would that be like?

Zhuang Zhou stared at it every day, even checking it when he went to the bathroom at night, afraid of missing something. Until yesterday, he finally waited.

Yes, a real mode battle!

The first opponent's ID was "Eternal Star Light." Although the information was locked, as a senior EMP enthusiast, he recognized it at a glance as Fei Man's training account, a vanguard from NU’s (North American Union) Tian Xing Mecha Academy. He thought it would be a fierce battle, but he couldn't believe his eyes.

Fei Man, the god who shone brightly in the Mecha Warrior Competition, was actually being hung up and beaten by Mu Ou (Puppet). Had he met God?

The defeat in the Mecha Warrior Competition made all the USE (United Star Empire) supporters hold their breath, hoping to regain their lost ground somewhere. After the competition ended, the online rate of EMP's virtual mode increased by 300%.

Zhuang Zhou was excited that Mu Ou (Puppet) was likely from USE, because most of his mechas were USE's medium-sized mechas, which should be a subconscious preference. The motivation for people from other federations to choose this was very low.

Zhuang Zhou developed a strong interest in this person. If such a person had participated in the previous competition, would there have been a different result?

Feeling that the heat of the post in the forum was about right, Zhuang Zhou opened Tianxun (Skynet) called out the operation interface, and released the second post.

Mu Ou (Puppet) Real Mode: A Collection of Seven Consecutive Wins.

A simple and unadorned title, combined with an edited video he had stayed up all night to create, was perfect.

With his hands behind his neck, he leaned back in his chair, legs crossed. He didn't create any gimmicks. Sometimes, leaving some foreshadowing for them to discover themselves was more interesting. If no one discovered it, he would use a small account to comment.

For now, let the bullets fly for a while.

Soon, his roommates returned to the dormitory. They had come together from all over the country to study at Tianjing Mecha Academy. Everyone was very excited. Zhuang Zhou turned off Tianxun (Skynet). A person who does great things still needs to maintain a little mystery. He believed that Mu Ou (Puppet) was the same.

"Tianji's resources are really too good. Guess who I saw today?"

"Who?" Zhuang Zhou was still good at playing along.

"Tong Shen, Number One Sister, and Senior Sister Sheng Man, the three goddesses in the same frame, different flavors, same level, amazing."

As soon as beautiful women were mentioned, especially famous beauties, a group of freshmen immediately became excited. Zhuang Zhou wasn't very interested. Although most journalism students had a gossip attribute, he wouldn't bother with a bunch of kids. He had ambitions. His sixth sense told him that he had discovered a big whale.

A certain humble wage earner finished delivering takeout, flattered the boss, got his daily wages, and happily returned to school.

It was still early. Bleem's nature made him reach 3000 points, definitely not for this. I'm afraid there will be a big task later. More than half the way to understanding the truth, he was not afraid to accelerate.

After eating something to replenish his strength, Li Hao came to the EMP building. With the official start of school, the entire EMP building was even more lively. Of course, outside of holidays, the EMP building could only be used by the mecha and starship departments. If others wanted to play, they might have to go outside, but the EMPs outside were generally only in virtual mode.

Li Hao waited for more than ten minutes and got a training room. The EMP mechanism was that the initial wins earned more points, with consecutive wins adding points, but the further he went, the harder it became. 3000 points was not easy. When he had nothing to do, Li Hao still had to try to maintain enough matches. He had roughly estimated that it wouldn't be too much of a problem.

He logged into the system.

Ding-dong, ding-dong, ding-ding-ding-ding-ding ~~~~~~~~~~

Instantly, a flood of notification sounds overwhelmed him. Li Hao frowned. What was it? Opening it up, it was all friend requests and duels. Li Hao quickly cleared them all into the trash and then turned off duels and friend requests.

He just wanted to quietly rank up, hoping for a decent opponent today.

"Player Mu Ou (Puppet), you have entered matching mode, please wait patiently..."

The system prompted. Li Hao closed his eyes to rest.

At this time, far away on the moon at Tian Xing Mecha Academy, during a Mecha Overview class, Fei Man looked like a boiled red crayfish. A young genius, admitted to Tian Xing, became a member of the team, and won good results with the team. It was definitely not an exaggeration to say that he was riding the spring breeze.

He was not without strong opponents, but he had never experienced such "humiliation" as yesterday. He was full of anger, and he felt like he would die if he couldn't get his revenge.

Alz had actually advised him, but it was completely useless. This was also Fei Man's straightforward temper.

While running, Fei Man directly operated his account to log in to Tianxun (Skynet) and enter matching. Although the probability was very low, since they had fought yesterday, there was a certain probability. The rest was to pray, God, if you hear me, please give me a chance!

Tianjing Mecha Academy.

Zhuang Zhou, who was still bragging with his roommates, instinctively glanced at his Tianxun (Skynet). This was his habit, and then he noticed that the icon was lit up. He immediately put on his holographic glasses, "Brothers, I have something to do, enjoy yourselves."

Li Hao was also a little speechless. What's going on? Is there no one? Why is it so slow?

With EMP's popularity, it was easy to find an opponent, but the system detected that Li Hao's situation was a bit strange, but it complied with EMP's mechanism, so it took a little time.

Li Hao's opponent was confirmed: Eternal Star Light.

In an instant, a beast-like roar came from Tian Xing Mecha Academy. *Ma la ge ba zi*, God heard his prayers. If he didn't beat this son of a bitch to death, he would change his last name.